SOC Libya is a London-based independent consulting, advisory and services company. It was founded in 2008 primarily to identify, assist & support international companies before and after entering the Libyan market and it exclusively covers most sectors of the Libyan market. Whether you are making your fist sale of products or services, or expand your business in Libya, we offer you a reliable and strong basis to flourish in Libya. In addition we will assist you in developing a strategic market entry plan along with the best approach. We will make sure that your business objectives are successfully achieved. For effective & successful operation in the Libyan market requirescooperation with reliable & trustworthy Libyan business partners. We are focused on enabling you to make the right choices and decisions to expand your activities or make volume sales of your products or services in the Libyan market.

1. SOC Libya
your platform to Libya

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„SOC Libya provides
a reliable and strong
basis for UK, European
and International
companies to flourish
in Libya.“
SOC Libya Ltd is a London-based company with a branch in Tripoli, founded
primarily to identify, assist and support international companies entering the
Libyan market. The company was founded in 2008 and is run by Libyan, Eng-
lish and German professionals who all combine an extensive knowledge of the
Libyan and International markets.
We assist clients to maximise results and gain from the broad trade and busi-
ness opportunities in Libya.
With a combined 40 years of business experience in local and international
markets, the company provides a reliable and strong basis for UK, European
and international companies to flourish in Libya.
We focus exclusively on the Libyan market, with a range of services and
we provide professional consultancy, advisory and other services to clients
around the globe.
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Providing excellent, in-depth and up-to-date consulting
and advisory services about the Libyan market to
international companies.
„Our philosophy is to utilise
the experience and compe-
tence of our team and our
wider network of contacts
and associates to its fullest
Success
extent. “
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Opportunity Capability
„Successful operation in the
Libyan market requires coope-
ration with a Libyan business“
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„SOC Libya provides a wide
„Our aim is to establish truly range of consulting, advisory
and support services in a wide
successful business partner-
variety of sectors in the Libyan
ships in Libya“ market.“
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We plan a strategic approach to the task or the assignment
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Our missions have highly enhanced our clients’ chances in
winning business in Libya.
Services
SOC Libya provides a wide range of consulting, advisory and sup-
port services in a wide variety of sectors in the Libyan market such
as Oil & Gas, Tourism, Telecom & IT, Infrastructure, Construction
& Real Estate, Education, Health, Industry and Retail. 7
Clients
Read what our clients have to say about SOC Libya and the servi-
ces we rpovide.
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SOC Libya provides a reliable and strong basis for UK, European and
international companies to flourish in Libya.
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Our Philosophy and Approach
Our philosophy is to utilise the experience and competence of our team and our wider network of
contacts and associates to its fullest extent. Our aim is to ensure each client receives first class and
cost effective support.
Our approach will be open and honest at all SOC Libya has profes- make the right choices and decisions to ex-
times and our energy and commitment will pand your activities or make volume sales
be directed towards achieving the most ef- sionals in both London
of your products or services in the Libyan
fective and the most efficient support.
and Tripoli. market.
Our key objective is to ensure we deliver
high quality services in line with client
By appling our extensive knowledge and
needs which are based on their project objectives.
range of skills in the Libyan, UK, and International mar-
Effective & successful operation in the Libyan market kets and utilising our network of contacts we can provide
requires cooperation with reliable & trustworthy Liby- companies and individuals with effective support and as-
an business partners. We are focused on enabling you to sistance
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Whether you are making your
fist sale of products or services,
or expanding your business in
Libya, we offer you a reliable and
strong basis to flourish in Libya.
In addition we will assist you in
developing a strategic market
entry plan along with the best
approach. We will make sure
that your business objectives are
successfully achieved.
SOC Libya provides a wide range of consulting, advisory
and support services in a wide variety of sectors in the Li-
byan market such as Oil & Gas, Tourism, Telecom & IT, Inf-
rastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Education, Health,
Industry and Retail.
We can assist with:
n Visits and itineraries or appointment setting
n Internal transport, accommodation, hotel,
property search etc
n To represent companies or individuals in the UK.
n Translation and interpreting support
n Market research to find UK, EU or internationals
We offer an extensive range of services:
business partners
n Import/export Success Doing Business In Libya
n Setting up seminars or trade missions
n Setting up meetings and appointments in the UK Opportunity Business Travel, Recruitment
n To receive and respond to enquiries and requests
n To promote businesses in the UK Capability Legal, Due Diligence, Information
n Attending or participating in events, conferen
ces and exhibitions
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9. Success Our aim is to establish truly successful business partnerships in Libya

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We focus exclusively on the
Libyan market, with a ran-
ge of services covering in-
itial market research right
through to supporting ongoing
operations.
SOC Libya has extensive knowledge and skills in international business to help and support
Libyan individuals or companies in the UK.
Our services include:
Doing Business in Libya
n Identifying potential Libyan business partners n Planning, ideas and cost-effective solutions to achieve
n Identifying potential business opportunities your business aims
n Determining the marketability of your services or pro n Seeking Business Improvement
ducts n Overcoming obstacles to successfully enter the market
n Registering companies, opening branches or represen n Providing ongoing support
ting offices
n Creating strategic market plans before & after entering Legal
the market
n Consulting & advisory services about the market or set n Drafting & negotiating contracts & agreement
ting up business n Implementing agreements and contracts
n Gaining market Research & Analysis n Investigating business and regulatory framework
n Providing Business Intelligence n Understanding of Libyan law, regulations, tax and legal
n Creating a comprehensive business plan for entry or ex opinions
pansion in Libya
n Providing international and local business advisory &
consultancy services
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Information
n Conducting bespoke due diligence, background, investigation
& reports
n Providing customized market briefings, research and advice
n Advising on how to minimize the risks
n Providing weekly or monthly policy and security reporting
Business Travel
n Organising tailor-made trade missions
n Providing accompaniment while in Libya
n Arranging accomodation, meet & greet, transport & do
mestic flights
n Arranging introductory meetings with relevant of
ficials, individuals or companies
Visa Services
n Obtaining visas to Libya
n Providing assistance with visas through the Libyan em Marketing
bassies
n Translating documents and passports from/to Arabic (If n Promoting your companies’ products or services
required) n Looking for agency
n Providing information on upcoming conferences, fairs
and exhibitions
n Providing access to a vast network of resources and con
tacts
Recruitment
n Sourcing local staff
n Sourcing leased or rented office accomodation
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International companies and organisations from all sectors
are being encouraged to become involved in the rebuilding of Libya.
From selling products or providing services
to choosing potential business partners in
Libya, it’s imperative to know who you are
dealing with.
We have been active in this service for years and our cli-
ents are UK, US and international firms who use our servi-
ces which simply make us ahead of others.
Our track records of excellent findings make us a reliable
source of information. We have been helping clients from
around the globe to make the right decisions and enabling
them to cast new light on potential business partners by
providing previously unknown data, facts and informati-
on.
Our services include the following:-
Due Diligence
n Personal and professional history and background
Conducting due diligence in the Libyan market has always screening
been a hard task to achieve for those who seek to enter the n Companies’ existence and activities
market as there is almost nothing available on the public n Individuals, officials, entities, connections to particular
domain about Libyan companies, organisations, individu- groups or regimes, political and business associations &
als etc. It’s also extremely difficult to obtain information or links,
collect data about any of those. n Investigation, reporting, analysing researching etc.
From selling products or providing services to choosing The importance of carefully carrying out due diligence is
potential business partners in Libya, it’s imperative to particularly significant to any foreign company or organi-
know who you are dealing with. Obtaining accurate and sation doing business in Libya.
reliable information and data on individuals, officials,
companies or project is absolutely crucial for success and For more information on how we could help you, please
can make the difference between a successful or catastro- get in touch with us.
phic venture.
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The importance of carefully carried out due diligence is
particularly significant to any foreign company or organi-
sation doing business in Libya.
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13. Opportunity
Our clients are well-known international companies and consultancy firms
spanning the globe from from the UK, to the US and Cyprus.

14. CLIENTS n
Our results are successful and
we have become a trusted ser-
vice provider.
„Tarek is an distinguished example of a Libyan professional who values and has an
eye for opportunity. This I believe leads him to a very proactive and constructive
approach that is both encouraging and refreshing at all times in targeting Libya.“
-Mutaz Shegewi
„As a Libyan specialist and translator, „We found the hands on approach of
I worked beside Tarek during the final Managing Director Tarek Alwan and his
crucial months of the Libyan revoluti- colleagues of great assistance in making
on for ITN. With so much information contacts at the appropriate levels within
coming in constantly, Tarek was a va- the companies and government organi-
luable researcher and resourcer for the sations we wished to target.
ITN foreign news team. A great team player, dedicated and
results driven he was a real asset to our news gathering pro- We would have no heistation in recommending SOC Libya as
cess. It was a pleasure having Tarek as part of our team and advisors on your next venture.“
I hope to be able to work alongside him again some day.“ Raymond Morley
Fadah Jassem Business Development Manager
Producer/ Translator/ Journalist, ITN Central Building Contractors Ltd.
„Tarek‘s understanding of Libya is out- „Tarek has helped and assisted our com-
standing, both politically and business- pany in securing an agent agreement
wise. He also has huge experience regar- with a German company during 2009 &
ding the Libya/UK education market. He 2010 and I must say that I found him a
has provided us with advice & support, very reliable and capable individual who
and we have joint projects in which his showed such a professionalism.
input has been invaluable.
I have no hesitation in recommending him.“
Highly recommend his company.“ Faraj M Ben-Barka
Andy Grainger CEO, Oilfield Services
Owner, The Libya Wales Exchange
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We work closely with clients in a variety of ways depending on the scale and complexity of the
assignment, task or project.
„Tarek is a very hard working person „It is with great pleasure and enthusi-
with a professional attitude with good asm that I am writing to endorse Mr. Ta-
public relations profile. One of the many rek. My first contact with Mr.Tarek was
reasons of his success is his high deter- during 2010,when he visit Libya. During
mination very enthusiastic and highly the meeting in our office, Mr.Tarek pre-
motivated always looking to take exci- sented creative ideas for business coope-
ting challenges and to work in a highly competitive, dyna- ration and activities were inventive and entertaining; they
mic and professional environment, practicing high ethical were also astonishingly effective. I urge you to carefully con-
standards.“ sider Mr.Tarek who is, quite simply, the most remarkable
Mabruk Swayah young leader I have ever met.“
Business Development Manager Ennaji Nabil
Elmotaheda Investment Services Co. Ltd. Administrative & Financial Manager
Manaret Libya
„In 2009, our company decided to expand its services by
looking for a British company to form a partnership with
us to serve the Libyan market. We appointed SOC Libya
to help us in this task. Within a short period they success- „Tarek provided excellent support to enable us to get
fully managed to do so due to their great knowledge and to work in Libya. His knowledge of the Libyan market
expertise in the UK market. is vast, as is his ability to facilitate introductions to the
right people.
We found their approach to be professional, honest and
reliable. We feel great pleasure to recommend SOC Libya I would have no hesitation in recommending Tarek to
as a perfect choice to find a business partner.“ any company considering expanding their operations
Abdulrazaq Muftah into Libya.“
Chairman Richard Slade
Refaq Medical Services Business Consultant
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Successful operation in the Libyan market requires cooperation with a Libyan business.
„We have been using SOC Libya since 2010 and found
their services and knowledge about the Libyan market
to be professional and reliable. We have no hesitation in
„Tarek‘s management in organising the recommending SOC Libya as advisors about Libya.“
SOC‘s affairs is exceptional. He is dyna- Carsten Braun
mic and a well focussed individual. He Managing Director, Hartmann
keeps abreast of all the developments
taking place within his business envi-
ronment.
I am sure that with utmost effort and determination, SOC
will further flourish.
We at Weber & Associates will continue to provide our di-
rect personal attention and timely response to both Tarek
and SOC in the coming years.“
Saj Ahmed
Director/Partner
Weber & Associates
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17. n GET IN TOUCH
SOC Libya
your platform to Libya
To enquire or arrange for a no-commitment discussion whether from London or Tripoli, please do
not hesitate to contact us:
13 Garth Court, Zanget Bakir
Ellesmere Road Dahra
London
Tripoli
W4 4QL
Libya
Phone +44 (0) 208 9878
Phone +218 (0) 91 360 5043
info@soclibya.com.com
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your platform to Libya

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